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Saint Hill Green Electronic Leak Detection
Find out what’s going on with the flat roof membrane before you decide what to do next. Electronic leak detection in Saint Hill Green, with photos and a clear written report.
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
Tips that help
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Consider ELD before paving or planting goes on
- Share any drawings of the roof
- Note where leaks show inside and when
- Limit access to the roof
If we think the leak isn’t coming through the membrane, the report says so, with a suggestion of what to check next.
Keep people off the flat roof unless they need to be there. Many breaches come from foot traffic.
Electronic leak detection in Saint Hill Green
Electronic testing locates holes in the waterproofing but not every way water gets in. Leaks from walls, copings, rooflights or pipes need other checks. If the evidence points elsewhere, we’ll say so. It will not show water getting in through brickwork or around frames. The report makes clear what was and wasn’t tested. You will also know what to check next. If you’re worried about a flat roof leak that can’t be traced and patched roofs that still leak, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a village or hamlet like Saint Hill Green, flat roofs are normally on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. They need the same care as any town roof: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. The journey and access are planned beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included as you book.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Saint Hill Green (RH19)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Saint Hill Green
How do I find out if my home in Saint Hill Green is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you come out to Saint Hill Green?
Yes. Saint Hill Green is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Do you look in the roof space?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain does not usually stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
What does electronic leak detection do?
ELD passes a small electrical current across the roof to locate holes in the membrane. A breach lets the current through, which shows us where the hole is.
When does the report arrive?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. All of them come by email.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
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What you can safely check yourself
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
What happens on the day
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. In a small place like Saint Hill Green, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with what you know about the roof and the leak.
- The roof is assessed for suitability first.
- We choose a low-voltage or high-voltage method to match the roof.
- The membrane is tested and breaches are found.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in Saint Hill Green
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Saint Hill Green and across West Sussex can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Electronic leak detection around Saint Hill Green
The wider area around Saint Hill Green has a long history of building, with Saint Hill Manor about 0.1 miles north-west. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are lots of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
For landlords with property near East Grinstead station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St. Barnabas Church, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems usually start.
Saint Hill Green is about 2 miles south of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. Roofs in Saint Hill Green get the same thorough look as anywhere else in West Sussex. Saint Hill Green is one of the places in West Sussex where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
All of RH19 is within our area for electronic leak detection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You’ll find streets like Saint Hill Road and West Hoathly Road. We also cover East Grinstead (2 miles north), Ashurst Wood (2 miles east), Crawley Down (3 miles north-west), Turners Hill (3 miles west) and Felbridge (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Crawley (7 miles west), Horsham (13 miles west), Haywards Heath (8 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (11 miles south-west), Broadfield (8 miles west) and Bewbush (8 miles west).
Local landmarks in Saint Hill Green
We work in homes and buildings around Sackville School. Saint Hill Green’s nearest station is East Grinstead station, roughly 1.5 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Queen Victoria Hospital (2.4 miles north-east) and East Grinstead Museum (1.6 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Hedgecourt Lake.
What affects the price in Saint Hill Green
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Building height and the viewpoints available
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof.
Helping us price your survey
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Signs you need electronic leak detection in Saint Hill Green
On a flat roof, water spreads under the waterproofing. The leak may show some distance from where water gets in which makes it hard to find by looking.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Gaps at membrane joints
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
Take a building like The Meads Primary School: ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What insurance they carry
- How soon the report will arrive